Health Roundup

TOWN OF WALLKILL — Orange High-Field Open MRI has opened at 110 Crystal Run Road in the Town of Wallkill.

This state-of-the-art facility is the home of the “next generation” in open MRI scanning, said Ted Kondzielawa, COO of Orange High-Field Open MRI.

Breast MRIs, as well as prostate imaging, are available at Orange High-Field, along with advanced neuro, spinal and extremity imaging.

“In the past, all open MRI scanners were seen as a lesser alternative to closed systems,” said Kondzielawa. “This facility will change that mindset forever. It’s the latest, most advanced technology in the region.”

For more information, call 673-6446.

Sullivan Public Health

plans focus groups

SULLIVAN COUNTY — Sullivan County Public Health Services, in cooperation with Sullivan Renaissance and Cornell Cooperative Extension, is hosting a series of focus groups throughout the county to gather information on the health concerns of county residents.

The focus groups are designed to gather specific information about the unique health issues and obstacles to health in different communities across Sullivan County.

All Sullivan County residents are invited to attend any of these focus groups; residents only need to attend one session.

Focus groups will be held from 6-7:30 p.m., at the following locations:

For more information, call Sullivan County Public Health Services at 292-5910.

MCHC chairman named

Outstanding Volunteer

MATAMORAS, Pa. — Joseph Palughi, chairman of Middletown Community Health Center Inc.'s board of directors, is a recipient of the Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, presented at the Pike County Chamber of Commerce's 21st Annual Community Service Awards Celebration, held recently at Best Western in Matamoras, Pa.

Palughi has served on the MCHC board of directors for nine years, holding the positions of secretary and vice chairman. He was elected to the role of board chairman in 2011. "In this role," said Butler, "he has provided the leadership, dedication and strategic vision to the board and administration to enable the center to successfully bring quality, affordable healthcare to our communities."

With a career spanning many years in the healthcare industry, Palughi has extensive experience in laboratory services, and is currently an associate vice president with Laboratory Corporation of America, a leading healthcare diagnostics company.

Horizon, Affinity offer

senior lunches, talks

GOSHEN — A group of 55 members of the Cornwall Senior Club recently attended a free luncheon and talk sponsored by Horizon Family Medical Group and Affinity Health Plan.

The luncheon, part of a series held throughout the summer at local senior centers, was followed by a presentation on Medicare by Affinity Health Plan’s John Tedesco. These luncheons have been held in New Windsor, Warwick, Pine Bush, Chester, Goshen, Florida and Newburgh.

The series is part of a community outreach initiative by Horizon and Affinity to keep seniors healthy and provide them with the latest information on Medicare plans and services.